Why Online does not work yet...

[stealyerface]

He Who Must Not Be Named has a theory on the "Online Pass" and why the online portion of the game is not turned on:

"As was the case last year SCEA currently does not plan to turn on the online servers for MLB 12: The Show until Tuesday morning. That’s important to keep in mind when early reviews roll out – they will not have played online at all in the public environment and potentially even unable to evaluate Diamond Dynasty mode – and also a bummer for those who choose to pick up the game at midnight as they won’t even be able to play online immediately but instead must wait until that morning/afternoon.

Concern is warranted as online performance has been the biggest weakness of the series and the decision is one that won’t instill immediate confidence. Not only will the early reviews be unable to take online into consideration but now with the “Online Pass” the company absolutely has to finally deliver improvements and bring it up to the standard consumers expect in order to justify the program."

Once again, I agree with what is said, I just disagree with how it is said.

~syf

[PsychoBulk]

I see no problem with a company, any company, in this case SCEA, not turning the online portion of their game on until, you know, its actually officially released.

More subtle (and unjustified) digs from you know who.

[cdncurrency]

What's the deal with the online pass anyways? How much, what it offers, etc...?

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by stealyerface

He Who Must Not Be Named has a theory on the "Online Pass" and why the online portion of the game is not turned on: "As was the case last year SCEA currently does not plan to turn on the online servers for MLB 12: The Show until Tuesday morning. That’s important to keep in mind when early reviews roll out – they will not have played online at all in the public environment and potentially even unable to evaluate Diamond Dynasty mode – and also a bummer for those who choose to pick up the game at midnight as they won’t even be able to play online immediately but instead must wait until that morning/afternoon. Concern is warranted as online performance has been the biggest weakness of the series and the decision is one that won’t instill immediate confidence. Not only will the early reviews be unable to take online into consideration but now with the “Online Pass” the company absolutely has to finally deliver improvements and bring it up to the standard consumers expect in order to justify the program." Once again, I agree with what is said, I just disagree with how it is said. ~syf

I believe reviewers have access to the online portion of the game. General public not until Tuesday.

[stealyerface]

I know right...?

It would make sense to me to leave the Online Servers off until official launch to keep those who received the game early (beit this game, MW3, BF3, etc...) from exploiting that portion of the game, leveling up or boosting before the game was actually even out.

I guess not turning them on before launch day is really just to make sure the reviewers do not slag the game for sub-par online gameplay..

Really?

~syf

[thaSLAB]

So, "He Who Must Not Be Named" knows for sure that the servers won't be on until Tuesday morning? Also, turning the servers on too early gives an advantage to those who have the game, particularly in Diamond Dynasty. I'm sure "He Who Must Not Be Named" would complain if it was the other way around too.

They aren't obligated to turn anything on before the game is commercially available. I'm sure if the servers come on before then, "He" will take the credit for lighting a fire under SONY, lol.

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by cdncurrency

What's the deal with the online pass anyways? How much, what it offers, etc...?

It's free with every new copy of the game.

[cdncurrency]

Quote: Originally Posted by thaSLAB

It's free with every new copy of the game.

Thank you.